Houthis target Saudi tanker near Yanbu
The region has witnessed a rise in tensions as the Houthis continue to target Saudi oil tankers off the coast of Yanbu in the Red Sea. The Ansar Allah (Houthis) group announced the targeting of a Saudi tanker named "Amzajan" with a ballistic missile, as part of an escalation aimed at imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and reinforcing the "siege by siege" strategy. The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia confirmed that the tanker experienced a security incident during maritime operations, with no injuries reported, and noted ongoing coordination with the relevant authorities to monitor the situation. Additionally, the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that an oil tanker was hit by projectiles, causing a fire on its deck, while the crew remained safe and there were no environmental impacts. These incidents are occurring amidst ongoing regional escalation, with the Houthis imposing a blockade on commercial ships in the Red Sea and targeting Saudi oil facilities. This comes amid heightened global tensions with Iran, which is threatening ships and warning of closing the Gulf if the economic war continues, alongside threats of military action and vessel detentions. These developments pose a serious threat to the security of global oil supplies.
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